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  • nossmf
    nossmf Posts: 10,771 Member
    I remember reaching my full adult height the summer I turned age 12, was the tallest kid in my school, the basketball coach LOVED me the first day of the school year. Fast forward a few months to when the basketball season actually began, and several other boys had caught/passed my height, and without a height advantage my glaring lack of skill at basketball shone through and I lost the coach's interest, lol.

    Average height in the USA is 176cm, so there, ha! (And no, that's not the average waist circumference in the USA...that number is even greater...) 🤣
  • kinetixtrainer2
    kinetixtrainer2 Posts: 9,264 Member
    @DivisMomma

    This one.
  • amorfati601070
    amorfati601070 Posts: 2,890 Member
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  • KickassAmazon76
    KickassAmazon76 Posts: 4,667 Member
    Haha Cool Vid!!

  • KickassAmazon76
    KickassAmazon76 Posts: 4,667 Member
    I miss MFP the way it was. I haven't been here in quite a while and even though I joined a different site, it's just not the same.

    I was doing really well with the lifting up til about late July. Then life got hard (dad was in hospital a number of times, baseball tourneys and games, and son was in crisis unit). I haven't lifted since Jul 22. (And that was my new Deadlift 1rm PR of 320.

    I plan to start back at the gym, slowly, so it'll be a while before I have anything interesting to contribute again. How's everyone else doing?
  • nossmf
    nossmf Posts: 10,771 Member
    Missed seeing your posts, Sandy!

    I've continued to lift regularly, though I've cut down to a single leg day each week since my legs always respond far better than my torso (which still gets hit twice per week).

    I've also transitioned from a bulk cycle to a slow cut until the start of November, slashing 500 calories per day and adding twice per week cardio *shudders*. My pants were starting to get tight across the waist, and one pair actually split a seam along the thighs when I knelt down to pick something up, so I was faced with the decision to either buy larger pants or cut a few pounds.

    What does this do to my workouts? I had been worried my lifting sessions would lose energy, and the first week or so that was the case, but I've been doing this now for three weeks and the last week my lifts felt normal. I did, however, decide to switch away from seeking my 315 bench (for now) and have focused instead on staying at 225 for reps. My last upper-body power day I cranked out 14 reps, and that was on the fifth set, so likely could have done more had I not tired myself out first. That would be considered a good starting point for an NFL wide receiver, so yay me!
  • kinetixtrainer2
    kinetixtrainer2 Posts: 9,264 Member
    Good to see this thread revived
  • nossmf
    nossmf Posts: 10,771 Member
    I noticed you didn't give an update on your status and activities, sir @kinetixtrainer2 ...
  • kinetixtrainer2
    kinetixtrainer2 Posts: 9,264 Member
    nossmf wrote: »
    I noticed you didn't give an update on your status and activities, sir @kinetixtrainer2 ...

    Still chugging along brother. Nothing much new to report. Same ole same ole for me. Some of my lifts dipped a bit due to leaning out this last month. I ran the PSMF ( protein sparring modified fast) for 10 days. It was very effective.
  • nossmf
    nossmf Posts: 10,771 Member
    edited September 3
    Had to look up the PSMF diet, never heard of it before. (BTW, it's a single "r" in sparing, which likely contributed to my initial confusion over a "combat diet" lol.)

    Looks like that'd take a huge degree of will power I'm not sure I can give for more than a couple days, lol. I'll just stick to the "eat 250 fewer calories than maintenance" idea, see how far that gets me between now and November.
  • kinetixtrainer2
    kinetixtrainer2 Posts: 9,264 Member
    nossmf wrote: »
    Had to look up the PSMF diet, never heard of it before. (BTW, it's a single "r" in sparing, which likely contributed to my initial confusion over a "combat diet" lol.)

    Looks like that'd take a huge degree of will power I'm not sure I can give for more than a couple days, lol. I'll just stick to the "eat 250 fewer calories than maintenance" idea, see how far that gets me between now and November.

    Yes sir it is a tough one. I enjoyed it though. If you’re fairly low already it’s a great way to push the limits.
  • Minion_training_program
    Minion_training_program Posts: 13,426 Member
    KickassAmazon76 wrote: »
    I miss MFP the way it was. I haven't been here in quite a while and even though I joined a different site, it's just not the same.

    I was doing really well with the lifting up til about late July. Then life got hard (dad was in hospital a number of times, baseball tourneys and games, and son was in crisis unit). I haven't lifted since Jul 22. (And that was my new Deadlift 1rm PR of 320.

    I plan to start back at the gym, slowly, so it'll be a while before I have anything interesting to contribute again. How's everyone else doing?

    Take it slow and steady again Sandy.
    I am just glad you took a break from lifting when all that was happening in your life (if i recall correctly in the past you would still try to manage lifting, and just wore yourself out)

    I myself have had some time off as well, some stuff in personal life made me didn't wanna go, my mind was elsewhere.
    But started again last week, and going to the gym in 30 minuts.
    Trying to get my routine back of 3 day's a week, next to all the bowling and training for that Nijmeegse 4daagse next year (4x50km walking)

    I miss you people, miss the regular posts here.
    @nossmf How are you doing sir? PS if you have IG as well, i would like to follow you there, since i am more active on that platform
    kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »
    nossmf wrote: »
    I noticed you didn't give an update on your status and activities, sir @kinetixtrainer2 ...

    Still chugging along brother. Nothing much new to report. Same ole same ole for me. Some of my lifts dipped a bit due to leaning out this last month. I ran the PSMF ( protein sparring modified fast) for 10 days. It was very effective.

    That sounds like a tough thing to do Chris, respect!
  • nossmf
    nossmf Posts: 10,771 Member
    Sorry, no IG (that's short for Instagram, right?). This is my only active social platform. I still technically have a Facebook account, but the only reason I haven't closed it is so I can play "Words with Friends" against an old school buddy, lol.
  • steveko89
    steveko89 Posts: 2,222 Member
    Hey all. I know I've been quiet here, too, but still keeping up with updates and hope everyone is doing well and getting what they need.

    Candidly, I've been struggling, too. Not with the magnitude of complications that it seems others are facing, which I try to find gratitude in. Generally, I feel like I'm just barely keeping my head above water. Work and home are both fine, just insanely busy. I feel like such an imposter or at least that it's all a house of cards. My favorite of the three cats was diagnosed with Lymphoma and it's starting to really show... her weight and energy are down considerably, she's only 10 but I know we don't have much time with her left, I'm guessing six months if we're lucky.

    I'm wrestling with procrastination and self-sabotage left and right. I keep short changing my sleep, which is just having the expected detrimental effect on all aspects of my days. My mental health is taking a hit. I don't know what to do. I feel like I'm just complaining but I'm not truly happy with just about anything.
  • KickassAmazon76
    KickassAmazon76 Posts: 4,667 Member
    steveko89 wrote: »
    Hey all. I know I've been quiet here, too, but still keeping up with updates and hope everyone is doing well and getting what they need.

    Candidly, I've been struggling, too. Not with the magnitude of complications that it seems others are facing, which I try to find gratitude in. Generally, I feel like I'm just barely keeping my head above water. Work and home are both fine, just insanely busy. I feel like such an imposter or at least that it's all a house of cards. My favorite of the three cats was diagnosed with Lymphoma and it's starting to really show... her weight and energy are down considerably, she's only 10 but I know we don't have much time with her left, I'm guessing six months if we're lucky.

    I'm wrestling with procrastination and self-sabotage left and right. I keep short changing my sleep, which is just having the expected detrimental effect on all aspects of my days. My mental health is taking a hit. I don't know what to do. I feel like I'm just complaining but I'm not truly happy with just about anything.

    Struggles are struggles, regardless of how they dress themselves. I feel for you. I understand the feeling of barely treading water and it's hard. You need to care for yourself in whatever way helps you make it through. Sometimes, for me, that's making sure that I go to the gym. Other times, it's allowing myself to spend 10 hours on the couch over the weekend building a log cabin tutorial on minecraft.

    I'm really sad to hear about your kitty. It's so hard to lose someone who's been such a big part of your life (and pre-grief is exhausting too).

    Give yourself grace. You're doing the best you can, and that's awesome!

    Big hugs to you!
  • KickassAmazon76
    KickassAmazon76 Posts: 4,667 Member
    Well... I managed to get to the gym last night! It was humbling, but I know it'll come back quickly enough. I chose to go for 5x5 at about 50-70% of my 1rm. I did bench, squats, deads, ohp, leg extensions, leg curls, calf raises and a shoulder exercise.

    Then I used my fancy hot tub at home. My GAWD DO I LOVE THAT THING!
  • KickassAmazon76
    KickassAmazon76 Posts: 4,667 Member
    Well... I managed to get to the gym last night! It was humbling, but I know it'll come back quickly enough. I chose to go for 5x5 at about 50-70% of my 1rm. I did bench, squats, deads, ohp, leg extensions, leg curls, calf raises and a shoulder exercise.

    Then I used my fancy hot tub at home. My GAWD DO I LOVE THAT THING!
  • KickassAmazon76
    KickassAmazon76 Posts: 4,667 Member
    Still working on pullups. Band assisted and not really progressing. Some days I go with more assistance, some days less.

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  • KickassAmazon76
    KickassAmazon76 Posts: 4,667 Member
    KickassAmazon76 wrote: »
    Still working on pullups. Band assisted and not really progressing. Some days I go with more assistance, some days less.

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    Note... The gif sped them up. Lol. I'm not that fast in real life.
  • steveko89
    steveko89 Posts: 2,222 Member
    KickassAmazon76 wrote: »
    steveko89 wrote: »
    Hey all. I know I've been quiet here, too, but still keeping up with updates and hope everyone is doing well and getting what they need.

    Candidly, I've been struggling, too. Not with the magnitude of complications that it seems others are facing, which I try to find gratitude in. Generally, I feel like I'm just barely keeping my head above water. Work and home are both fine, just insanely busy. I feel like such an imposter or at least that it's all a house of cards. My favorite of the three cats was diagnosed with Lymphoma and it's starting to really show... her weight and energy are down considerably, she's only 10 but I know we don't have much time with her left, I'm guessing six months if we're lucky.

    I'm wrestling with procrastination and self-sabotage left and right. I keep short changing my sleep, which is just having the expected detrimental effect on all aspects of my days. My mental health is taking a hit. I don't know what to do. I feel like I'm just complaining but I'm not truly happy with just about anything.

    Struggles are struggles, regardless of how they dress themselves. I feel for you. I understand the feeling of barely treading water and it's hard. You need to care for yourself in whatever way helps you make it through. Sometimes, for me, that's making sure that I go to the gym. Other times, it's allowing myself to spend 10 hours on the couch over the weekend building a log cabin tutorial on minecraft.

    I'm really sad to hear about your kitty. It's so hard to lose someone who's been such a big part of your life (and pre-grief is exhausting too).

    Give yourself grace. You're doing the best you can, and that's awesome!

    Big hugs to you!

    Thanks, Sandy. Even just putting that in text was cathartic.

    This is the cat that found me on the golf course. It's been really hard to see her decline from a 14 lb playful snugglebug to a very bony 7 lb morose little thing. She's still eating and generally functioning ok. We're taking her to see a specialist next week with the hope that some treatment gives her comfort and maybe gets us a few extra months with her. What's been a little interesting is I took the diagnosis really hard and have gotten to some degree of acceptance. My wife didn't seem to take the diagnosis as hard but is really struggling to see the tangible degradation.

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